The Journey

Flights to Quito are scheduled flights with KLM, departing from 15 UK regional airports. Flying from a "local" airport, a one-hour check-in in the UK, and a quick and easy transfer in Amsterdam, makes this a convenient route for most UK passengers.

We have a direct contract with AirFrance/KLM, unlike other tour operators. We are in the unique position of being able to take flight options for you without obligation. If you do not travel with us, the options will automatically cancel. Without flight options, prices quoted, by us or any other company, can change. There is NO obligation connected with taking flight options. There is NO penalty for cancelling options.

As with ALL scheduled flights, the fare depends on availability. Fares will increase closer to departure. There are no "last minute deals" on these flights. We always take flight options, if we have the full names of those travelling, to fix the fare and ensure availability for you. This is a big advantage to you, as you can then consider your holiday proposal in your own time, with no time pressure.

Our local agent will ensure all local flights are confirmed and arrange all transfers and have the local documentation prepared. The local agent will assist with check-in and check your luggage and remain until departure in case of any last minute hiccups.
The local agent can also arrange local tours and excursions in

There are two flights daily to Quito  and three on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday each week. It is your choice when you travel, and you can travel several days prior to boarding the liveaboard. You may wish to enjoy some time in Ecuador and get acclimatised.

Travelling from the UK on the day before boarding is not practical.

The flight from Quito to San Cristobal leaves 08:55 and arrives in the Galapagos at 11:20 – where you will be met and transferred to the yacht. The Saturday flight to the island has an allocation for our guests. If this flight is delayed the yachts will wait.

Guests are checked in as a group and we have an agreement with the airline to have extra luggage allowance - 35k. 

The diving liveaboard is Saturday to Saturday, our suggested itinerary commences on a Thursday, arriving back into the UK 12 days later. We recommend two nights in Quito on the way out and a night in Quito before your flight back to the UK.

The flights out to Quito arrive late at night and it would be very uncomfortable for you to fly to the Galapagos (San Christobal) early the next day. Which is why we include two night's accommodation on the outward journey. This not only makes the trip more relaxed, it will help you acclimatise and avoid any difficulties in case of flight delays. Start your Galapagos adventure refreshed and relaxed.

The schedule can be amended to have extra nights on Galapagos or in Quito. Extra nights are not expensive they add around £60 pp per night for the accommodation. earlier. Our local agent can offer you several local tours.

Quito has a lot offer, and an extra day exploring would makes the most of being in this fascinating city. Our local agent can organise various tours.

On the return, the night in Quito is necessary as the fight from the Galapagos back to Quito arrives too late in the day to connect with the flight back to Europe.